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October Sky

1999•1h 47m•7.7/10
  • Drama
  • History
  • Family

“Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.”

The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.

Top Cast

  • Jake Gyllenhaal

    Jake Gyllenhaal

    Homer Hickam

  • Chris Cooper

    Chris Cooper

    John Hickam

  • Chris Owen

    Chris Owen

    Quentin Wilson

  • Laura Dern

    Laura Dern

    Miss Riley

  • William Lee Scott

    William Lee Scott

    Roy Lee

  • Chad Lindberg

    Chad Lindberg

    O'Dell

  • Natalie Canerday

    Natalie Canerday

    Elsie Hickam

  • Elya Baskin

    Elya Baskin

    Ike Bykovsky

Details

Director
Joe Johnston
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$34,698,685
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Status
Released

Where to Watch

Streaming availability in the US.

Not currently listed for US streaming.

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